[Editor: UPDATE – Note additional hearing date of Monday, April 18. This new date is IN ADDITION TO the previously scheduled hearings. – RS]
Benicia announces City Council dates for hearings on Valero Crude by Rail appeal
Hearings will begin on March 15 and continue for public comment on April 4, 6, 18 and 19
The Benicia City Council Agenda for March 15 included staff recommendations on Valero’s appeal of the Benicia Planning Commission’s unanimous February 11 decision to deny Valero Crude By Rail.
Staff is recommending that Council begin the hearings on March 15 and continue for public comment on Monday, April 4, Wednesday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 19 if needed. Note that these dates for public hearings are NOT CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS as was the case in previous hearings.
Staff recommended the Council hear city staff and representatives of Valero on March 15, and then ask questions. UPDATE ON MARCH 11 – The Planning Commission has been granted 15 minutes to present its case at the March 15 City Council meeting. Chair Don Dean will represent the Commission.
Other documents released today include the following:
- Valero CBR Appeal: Staff Report
- Appeal Draft Resolution FEIR
- Exhibit A-1 Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Exhibit B MMRP
- Appeal Draft Resolution Use Permit
- Valero appeal of PC denial 2-29-2016
- PC Resolution No. 16-1
- CBR PC Staff Report No Attachment 12
- February 8-11 2016 Draft Minutes
- Public Comment February 12- March 8 2016
Written public comments are encouraged now! Send your thoughts to the City Council by email directed to Amy Million, Principal Planner, Benicia Community Development Department:amillion@ci.benicia.ca.us. You may also send your letter Amy Million by mail to 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510, or by Fax: (707) 747-1637.
And mark your calendar now, so you don’t forget. Please plan to attend on Tuesday, March 15 for the presentations, and again on Monday, April 4, Wednesday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 19. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber, 250 East, L Street, Benicia.